Burien Homeless Encampment Causing Harm to Local Businesses Cleared

Happening Now

Crews are getting ready to sweep the Starbucks drug encampment today on SW 148th St in Burien. Dozens of tents and structures are blocking a city right of way so it’s considered a fire hazard. Outreach teams have been here daily, trying to get people into treatment and shelter.

This is just minutes from “Camp Constantine,” another drug and crime infested encampment being allowed to flourish under King County Executive Dow Constantine.

Some of the campers being cleared out told me they are planning to make a lateral move. The game of whack a mole continues in Burien.

Children Spotted in Encampment

The Starbucks camp has been up for most of the summer. Aside from being a revolving door for crime and open air drug use, children have also been spotted living here.

Encampment Affected Local Businesses

Hiline Frame and Wheel Alignment and other nearby businesses have lost customers because of this encampment.